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Olympus 6 Men's Shoe

Plush trail runner, with the grip and comfort you need for all-day adventure

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Midsole Plush compression-molded EVA foam

Outsole Vibram® Megagrip

Upper Engineered mesh

Trusted Opinions

Staff (2)

Steph Bivouac Team Member

Altra's Olympus 6 is a great cushioned zero drop shoe for trail runners and long distance hikers alike. The wide toe box allows plenty of room for the toes to splay, great for those with foot widths between normal and on the wider side of normal. Vibram mega grip soles and traction are well suited to muddy tracks, shedding mud well. The wide base provides ultimate stability underfoot. The woven mesh upper is hardier than that of the Altra Lone Peak, though still prone to the classic weak point where the toes flex.

Fit tip:

Normal-wide, wide to box

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Staff (2)

Steph Bivouac Team Member

Altra's Olympus 6 is a great cushioned zero drop shoe for trail runners and long distance hikers alike. The wide toe box allows plenty of room for the toes to splay, great for those with foot widths between normal and on the wider side of normal. Vibram mega grip soles and traction are well suited to muddy tracks, shedding mud well. The wide base provides ultimate stability underfoot. The woven mesh upper is hardier than that of the Altra Lone Peak, though still prone to the classic weak point where the toes flex.

Fit tip:

Normal-wide, wide to box

Thomas Bivouac Team Member

Altra's Olympus 6 is a well cushioned trail running/hiking shoe that provides a zero-drop, barefoot fit. The Olympus 6 uses a Vibram "megagrip" sole that provides added grip, as well as extending the lifespan of the shoe. Altra also adds toe reinforcement as well as along the sides, to protect the upper from damage at the high-stress points. There is also heel cushioning and reinforcement to prevent wear, but needs breaking in to soften the fabric.

The Olympus is one of Altra's more cushioned models, with the features of making it great for well-established and flat trails and walks, and great for use as an everyday shoe, catering to wide feet.
The added stack height and wider base will provide less control and stability when used on rough, varied terrain, such as tree roots, proving unfavorable for conditions within more strenuous trails, but are a good option for more open terrain.

I have personally used this shoe on Thru-Hikes, with Altra now being my go-to lightweight, long-distance shoe. It is suited well to long days with light pack weight and provides extra comfort with additional cushioning.

Fit tip:

Olympus 6 fits very wide at the toe box, but is often quite compressed around the bridge of the foot due to the extra cushioning.

Features

• Durable, engineered mesh upper, designed for breathability
• With Altra's signature FootShape™ fit you get their roomiest toe box with plenty of room to help your toes move freely, and space through the midfoot, so you can have confidence in every foot strike
• GaiterTrap™, Altra's unique hook-and-loop tab, allows for easy strapless gaiter attachment without fasteners, bungees, or bindings
• Maximum cushion
• Compression molded EVA midsole
• Altra's Balanced Cushioning™ platform positions your heel and forefoot at an equal distance from the ground, encouraging better alignment and form
• 0mm heel-to-toe drop (midsole stack height 33mm) built to place your foot in a natural position with a stable and confident foundation to run on
• New premium Achilles pillow for an elevated step-in feel
• Vibram® Megagrip™ outsole: a high-performance sticky rubber that offers unparalleled grip on both wet and dry surfaces, rugged longevity, and optimal ground adaptability
• Redesigned lug pattern, engineered for better traction and stability

Olympus 6 Men's Shoe